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Check out the graphics below to learn how you can reuse more at Home, at Work and at Play
At Home
Buy (or donate) pre-loved instead of new with Irish Charity Shops; social enterprises (Limerick, Cork, Kerry, Longford), Babymarket, vintage stores & markets
Repair or revive appliances with an authorised repair person, the Repair Directory or local sources
Upcycle exisiting or buy upcycled for that special touch. Try social enterprises (Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Kerry, Longford)
Borrow cookbooks or infrequently used items, like ice cream makers. Try your local library, WeShare, a family member or neighbour
Refill reusable containers & bags when shopping or packing food for on the go
Swap anything, even the kitchen sink, for free on WeShare, or trade with Adverts, Done Deal & Facebook groups
At Work
Buy (or donate) pre-loved treasures instead of new. Try Irish Charity Shops, social enterprises (Limerick, Cork, Kerry, Longford), vintage stores & markets
Upcycle existing or buy upcycled furniture or office clothes for that special touch. Try social enterprises (Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Kerry, Longford)
Reuse coffee cups and water bottles when on the go. See Conscious cup & Refill Ireland
Repair or revive office equipment with an authorised repair person, the Repair Directory or local sources
Donate surplus computers to authorised refurbishers, Rehab Recycle or Camara, food to FoodCloud, packaging to ReCreate
Swap stationery & office furniture for free on WeShare, or trade with Adverts, Done Deal
Borrow books or specialised equipment. Try your local library or online platform WeShare
At Play
Buy (or donate) pre-loved bicycles and play equipment instead of new. Try social enterprise (Dublin, Belfast), or other second hand markets and more or Adverts, Done Deal online.
Swap tools, plants for free with WeShare, or try starting a community tool share
Upcycle or buy upcycled furniture from Irish Charity Shops, social enterprises (Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Kerry, Longford) or paint (Dublin, Limerick) to jazz up the garden
Refill reusable bottles when outdoors or on the go (Refill Ireland) and get reusable picnic gear
Repair or revive tools & gadgets. Try the Repair Directory or local sources
Borrow or rent outdoor or sports equipment. Try WeShare to swap or share.
These reuse scenes were developed by CRNI on behalf of the three Regional Waste Management Offices for National Reuse Month 2018.
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EPA Circular Economy Programme
CRNI supports its members and works to mainstream reuse thanks to core funding provided by the EPA under the Circular Economy Programme.
For more information about the programme see here.
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Green + Social Virtual Trade Fair
CRNI’s Green + Social Virtual Trade Fair is funded by Ireland’s Regional Waste Management Plan Offices. This innovative virtual platform is open 24/7 and gives visitors the opportunity to explore green and social procurement opportunities provided by reuse, repair and recycling social enterprises and community-based organisations across Ireland.
Access the Green + Social Virtual Trade Fair here.
CRNI is the all island representative body for community based reuse, recycling and waste prevention organisations. We are funded by the EPA under the National Waste Prevention Programme and through membership contributions. CRNI is a proud member of the European RREUSE network.
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